[dixielandjazz] Re: Emil Orth plays Taps

[dixielandjazz@ml.islandnet.com]

In a message dated 28/05/02 14:58:47 GMT Daylight Time, JimDBB@aol.com writes:

<< We have all witnessed recent 
 desecrations of our National Anthem.  Soul singers and country singers have 
 almost destroyed our sacred song beyond recognition. >>

Its happening all over Jim. We have football fans with hats, pants, faces 
even painted with the Union Jack. In my youth someone would have taken these 
misguided characters aside and explained things to them. Forcibly if need be. 
No law. No officialdom.Just somebody pointing out that they should show a 
little respect.
The National Anthem was always played at the end of the evenings film 
performance. There were always a few who scurried out before it started, but 
not many.
Now we have a pop concert in the grounds of Buckingham Palace to mark the 
fact that the Queen has been on the throne for 50 years. The `artists` have 
refused to sing the Anthem `because its a dirge`.
I now how I would deal with it but in these days of `popular` culture no one 
has the guts to take a stand.

Cheers

Pat